Water Street Redevelopment AreaNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Water Street Redevelopment AreaWed, 06 Dec 2017 11:40:52 +0000Water Street Redevelopment Areahttp://wemu.org
Lisa BarryAs the clock ticks towards the expiration of a development proposal for the Water Street property in Ypsilanti, 89.1 WEMU'S Lisa Barry spoke to Ypsilanti Community and Economic Director Beth Ernat .Communication & Controversy: Ypsilanti's Community & Economic Development Director Weighs Inhttp://wemu.org/post/communication-controversy-ypsilantis-community-economic-development-director-weighs
98435 as http://wemu.orgThu, 30 Nov 2017 22:26:59 +0000Lisa BarryThe mayors of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti shared updates on their cities during an Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Regional Chamber gathering Wednesday.Washtenaw Government Leaders Talk Affordable Housing, Immigration & The Future At A2Y Luncheonhttp://wemu.org/post/washtenaw-government-leaders-talk-affordable-housing-immigration-future-a2y-luncheon
97575 as http://wemu.orgWed, 08 Nov 2017 21:26:53 +0000Amanda LeClaireYpsilanti City Manager Ralph Lange says a report by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority showing a potential health threat to future residents of the Water Street redevelopment project isn't accurate.Ypsilanti Officials Respond To Report On Dangerous Contamination At Water Street Propertyhttp://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-officials-respond-report-dangerous-contamination-water-street-property
68830 as http://wemu.orgThu, 05 Nov 2015 22:45:54 +0000Ypsilanti Officials Respond To Report On Dangerous Contamination At Water Street PropertyAndrew CluleyYpsilanti leaders hope "Family Dollar" Groundbreaking is first of many to come, but there is community concern over what kinds of developments may locate in the Water Street re-development area.Ypsilanti Officials Celebrate Ground Breaking For First Water Street Projecthttp://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-officials-celebrate-ground-breaking-first-water-street-project
50310 as http://wemu.orgFri, 15 Aug 2014 00:52:33 +0000Ypsilanti Officials Celebrate Ground Breaking For First Water Street ProjectBob EcclesYpsilanti City Council recently closed on a deal to sell a parcel of Water Street property for a Family Dollar Store, and there's no time to relax before the next proposal lands on council's plate. A purchase agreement for Washtenaw County's proposed east side rec center is on council's Tuesday night agenda. City Planner Teresa Gillotti. "There will be a public hearing on it," Gillotti says, "and probably a vote on it from city council to potentially accept the offer." Gillotti says it's a good opportunity for the public to come out and tell council what they think about the proposal to sell 4.1 acres of land to the county for one dollar so that a 45,000 square foot recreational facility can be built. The east side rec center would include a swimming pool, basketball courts and an elevated track, and would be operated by the Ann Arbor Y. Gillottii is recommending council approve the agreement on the condition that safeguards are included to make sure the rec center compliments futureYpsilanti City Council To Consider Purchase Agreement For East Side Rec Centerhttp://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-city-council-consider-purchase-agreement-east-side-rec-center
48323 as http://wemu.orgMon, 07 Jul 2014 10:30:38 +0000Ypsilanti City Council To Consider Purchase Agreement For East Side Rec CenterBob EcclesInterest in Ypsilanti's Water Street redevelopment area continues to grow, as the three projects currently proposed make their way through the process. City Planner Teresa Gillotti says most of the interest lately is from residential developers. She says the Family Dollar store is close to closing, with construction beginning in April or May. The Water Street Flats developer finds out in July whether they've received the state tax credits needed to move forward. And a purchase agreement for the Washtenaw County Recreation Center is expected in the next month or so. See the Water Street Flats proposal here: WEMU's Bob Eccles took a walking tour of the Water Street property with Ms. Gillotti. The first video below is from the spot where the Water Street Flats affordable housing development is proposed. The second video features a walk along a trail that would be part of a linear park that would separate Water Street Flats from the Huron River.Water Street Development Plans Coming Alonghttp://wemu.org/post/water-street-development-plans-coming-along
43213 as http://wemu.orgSat, 22 Mar 2014 00:27:45 +0000Water Street Development Plans Coming AlongBob EcclesYpsilanti City Council Tuesday night voted 4-3 to approve a purchase agreement for the Water Street Flats affordable housing proposal.Ypsilanti City Council Approves Water Street Flats Purchase Agreementhttp://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-city-council-approves-water-street-flats-purchase-agreement
42352 as http://wemu.orgWed, 05 Mar 2014 04:18:06 +0000Ypsilanti City Council Approves Water Street Flats Purchase AgreementBob EcclesAs Ypsilanti City Council prepares to vote on a purchase agreement for the Water Street Flats affordable housing proposal, downtown businesses are sounding off on the project. Business owners have been portrayed as being united in opposition to it, but an informal survey shows most like the idea or don't really have an opinion. Of the 13 businesses WEMU news asked, four said they support Water Street Flats, two are opposed and seven didn't feel strongly either way. City Council is expected to consider a purchase agreement for the project at its meeting Tuesday evening. Also on council's agenda - approval of a Special Events Policy designed to help the city pursue fees and other charges it hasn't been collecting in a uniform manner.Downtown Ypsilanti Businesses Split on Water Street Flats Proposalhttp://wemu.org/post/downtown-ypsilanti-businesses-split-water-street-flats-proposal
42292 as http://wemu.orgTue, 04 Mar 2014 00:33:33 +0000Downtown Ypsilanti Businesses Split on Water Street Flats ProposalBob EcclesYpsilanti City Council has approved a letter of intent to sell a parcel of land in the Water Street Re-Development Area to a company that wants to build a 76-unit affordable housing project there. Michael Rodriguez is Development Director for Herman and Kittle Properties. He says the 3.13 acre parcel on the southern edge of the re-development area is attractive for several reasons, including proximity to the Huron River and Michigan Avenue. The housing development wasn't welcomed by everyone. Downtown businessman Dave Heikkinen expressed concerns that the city needs more market-rate housing rather than housing that caters to low-income residents. The city would sell the land for $157,000, with the developer performing about $750,000 worth of infrastructure improvements. The plan is to have a purchase agreement back before city council in March.Ypsilanti City Council Approves Letter of Intent for Water Street Housing Developmenthttp://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-city-council-approves-letter-intent-water-street-housing-development
40482 as http://wemu.orgWed, 22 Jan 2014 06:14:35 +0000Ypsilanti City Council Approves Letter of Intent for Water Street Housing DevelopmentDavid FairWEMU's Issues of the Environment is a weekly feature and is heard each Wednesday at 8:20am, as part of Morning Edition . In this week's installment, WEMU's David Fair is joined by Ypsilanti City Planner Teresa Gillotti. The city has been looking to re-purpose the 38-acre water Street property since 199, and now there is it looks as though there will be development in 2014. The land has required some environmental remediation, and any new development will have to meet Ypsilanti's Master Plan goals. And, of course, it must ensure the health of the Huron River. Listen below as David and Teresa look at the environmental issues surrounding Ypsilanti's Water Street property.Issues of the Environment: Ypsilanti's Water Street Propertyhttp://wemu.org/post/issues-environment-ypsilantis-water-street-property
37991 as http://wemu.orgWed, 20 Nov 2013 14:00:16 +0000Issues of the Environment: Ypsilanti's Water Street PropertyBob EcclesWork on a proposed Washtenaw County recreation facility on Ypsilanti's Water Street property is rolling along. WEMU's Bob Eccles has the story.Plans for County Recreation Facility on Water Street Moving Forwardhttp://wemu.org/post/plans-county-recreation-facility-water-street-moving-forward
36683 as http://wemu.orgTue, 22 Oct 2013 23:38:12 +0000Plans for County Recreation Facility on Water Street Moving ForwardBob EcclesThe crisis that could have derailed plans for a Family Dollar store in the Water Street Re-Development Area has been averted. City Council on Tuesday approved a development plan for the store that removed a provision to allow a so-called monument sign on the property something a representative of the developer suggested could be a deal-breaker. City Planner Teresa Gillotti says she spoke with someone from Family Dollar on Wednesday, and they agreed not to put a monument sign on the property with a couple of conditions. One, that if another Water Street tenant is allowed to erect a monument sign, Family Dollar can, too. And if a monument sign is erected to advertise Water Street tenants, Family Dollar wants a spot on that sign. Assuming city council agrees to those conditions, plans for a Water Street Family Dollar store will move forward.Water Street Family Dollar Sign Crisis Averted http://wemu.org/post/water-street-family-dollar-sign-crisis-averted
36427 as http://wemu.orgThu, 17 Oct 2013 04:04:34 +0000Water Street Family Dollar Sign Crisis Averted